Back in the Country with Class

January 30th, 2006 | Hey gang…it is great to be back in the country and back in class with everyone. We had a great turn out in class yesterday and had a great lesson on loving other Christians and how to avoid strife among our brothers and sisters. Thank you Gary for your preparation and for your heart in bringing the lesson. Brother James is still in the beginning stages of our walk through Revelation. So far, we are up to Chapter 1..verses 9 so you there is still plenty to go on this important Book. Last but not least, the church has been challenged by Brother James to memorize a Bible verse and apply it as our church wide theme for 2006 as we move to two Churches. Here is the challenge verse:

Proverbs 3:5-6 — “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.

Please keep all of the following prayer needs and requests lifted up for your Sunday School Class Family. Our God does answer our prayers so make sure you take time this week to intercede for your spiritual family. Have a blessed and Spirit filled week! SOCIALS & CHURCH CALENDAR YOUTH CHOIR – Meets on Wednesday’s at 5:00 pm PRAYER GROUP AUXILIARIES – Monday at 9 pm; Thursdays at 7 pm PRAISES [Our God is good....ALL THE TIME!!!!] Brad & Sonja Dickey – praise for answered prayer that God has answered them that they should not move to Kentucky Bob Benson – praise that the Lord brought me safely home from China and that the business meetings over there were extremely positive HEALTH CARE UPDATES Aimee Blaylock – 92 year old Grandmother had hip replacement surgery last week. Surgery went fine but she is too weak for rehab. Aimee Blaylock – her Dad had 3 seizures that they know about last week and has no money for his medicines. Has a doctors appointment this week, pray that he will be approved for disability soon. Chris Trimble – His uncle, Robert Chapman, had a brain aneurysm back in November and is still in a coma. PRAYER NEEDS Leigh Ann Baker – Her Mom is back in town reapplying for disability, pray she gets approved. Aimee Blaylock – her sister in Phoenix has been served with papers over custody issues with Sterling & Savannah. Pray for Gods hands and resolution in this situation soon and especially for the well being of the kids. Rick & Lori Arwood – for sale of their home Brad Dickey – Ann Turner, widow of his friend Scotty Tuner, is dealing with her grief by drinking heavily and is not a Christian. Pray for her healing and salvation. Kelley Benson – prayer for Aimee Blaylock & the stress she is under with all the family issues Gary Blaylock – His Mom is not a Christian and over reacting to all the issues with his Grandmother Sonja Dickey – pray for her that she will not be stressed or worried about the future when she graduates this spring Kelley Benson – prayer for her Mom and brother Kevin as they deal with their grief and loss of Kelley’s step father. Pray also that we will sell he home soon. Derek Chandler – traveling to Bay Point, MS this weekend as part of the Men’s ministry Dominick & Norma Morreale – Dominick’s new job is not going well and his management is not treating him well. Pray that the Lord will open a new and better door for him and his family. Jeff & Gwen Cain – prayer for their family and marriage Paul Palmer – facing decisions due to recent changes in his company and a job offer with a new company Dee Church – prayer for salvation for Jeff Bob & Kelley Benson – prayer for Brittany who is having a very hard time in the loss of her grandfather SPECIAL NEEDS FOR THE CHURCH FAITH TEAMS – next session begins January 17th [with Gary Blaylock, Deanna Gray, and Leigh Ann Baker from our class family participating and stepping out in faith] prayer that they will make an impact on the community and prayer for ease in the learning process SALVATION FOR FRIENDS & FAMILY Bob Benson – Neel Rideout/business partner Kelley Benson – whole family + Bryan Petrich/Brother-in-law Paul Palmer – Margaret Ann Ferrez/Sister Susan Palmer – too many to narrow to one name Aimee Blaylock – too many to narrow to one name Gary Blaylock – Mike Mullins/Step Dad Leigh Ann Baker – extended family/in laws Dewayne Eddington – close friends, family, & co-workers Dee Church – Jeff/husband Kristi Rikard – Dennis/Brother in Law Lori Gilbert – Bud’s family Cathy Chandler – Candice & Joey/her sister & brother Norma Morreale – Russ & Joanna/Dominick’s Dad and his girlfriend